Belle Vue Primary School vs St Clement of Rome School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Vue Primary School
Balwyn North · Government primary · Prep-6
126 students · ICSEA 1122
St Clement of Rome School
Bulleen · Catholic primary · Prep-6
456 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Belle Vue Primary School Balwyn North VIC | St Clement of Rome School Bulleen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #281 of 1,290 | #233 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #604 of 4,908 | #477 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 126 | 456 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 74 | 218 / 238 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 31.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Balwyn North 3104 | Bulleen 3105 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bellevueps.vic.edu.au/ | www.clementbulleen.com |
The verdict
- •St Clement of Rome School scores higher on the Success Index (75.8 vs 74.2).
- •Belle Vue Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1109), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Clement of Rome School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 126.
- •St Clement of Rome School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -27%).
- •Belle Vue Primary School is a government school while St Clement of Rome School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belle Vue Primary School better than St Clement of Rome School?
On the Success Index, St Clement of Rome School ranks higher (75.8 vs 74.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Belle Vue Primary School and St Clement of Rome School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Balwyn North and Bulleen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belle Vue Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Clement of Rome School has 14.3.
How do Belle Vue Primary School and St Clement of Rome School rank in VIC?
Belle Vue Primary School is 281st of 1,290 and St Clement of Rome School is 233rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.